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Is the traditional independent KBB retailer being squeezed out of the middle?As the likes of Wren, Howdens, DIY Kitchens and Victorian Plumbing continue to push further up the value chain, many independent retailers are finding themselves caught in a tightening gap between volume and luxury. So what happens when the middle ground starts to disappear?kbbreview editor Andy Davies is joined as always by Trevor Scott (RFK), Steph Warner (Pier1 Bathrooms), Nick Warrington (Stuart J Warrington) and Liz Pantling-Jones (Lima Kitchens) to tackle one of the biggest questions facing the industry right now.Is the mid-market actually shrinking, or are we simply redefining what it means? Have the big national players already won the battle for value-conscious customers? And is the real danger not being in the middle market but being indistinguishable within it?We're exploring why more independents are moving upmarket and whether that's a strategic choice or a necessity. We're also looking at the changing role of suppliers, with some premium brands that traditionally built their success through independent retailers now pursuing greater volume by moving further down the value chain and into mass-market retail.If the middle is being squeezed from both ends, where does that leave the independent retailer? And if you were opening a brand-new KBB showroom tomorrow, would you target the mid-market at all? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Squeezed between their young children and aging parents, the 'sandwich generation' needs help! Experts say embracing the role of caregiver can come with support and recognition that can make a difference in mental health.

Grace Boland, Fine Gael TD and Suzanne Rodgers, Social Justice Ireland

Interviewer: MATTHEW ROTH. The acts of the current administration, as well as the OBBBA legislation passed by Congress, point to an economic vision that rejects sharing resources to relieve economic inequality, arguing that money diverted from rewarding success in the private sector is generally money wasted. Journalist ALISSA QUART, in her work as Executive Director of the non-profit Economic Hardship Reporting Project (founded with Barbara Ehrenreich) and as the author of several books, has worked to counter this vision, but also to understand its deep roots in American cultural history. In her discussion with histodrian Matthew Roth, she describes the way economic precarity has climbed the class ladder, as documented in her book Squeezed (2018). In her follow-up, Bootstrapped (2022), she argued that punishing economic policies are undergirded by the narrative of the American Dream, which attributes financial success or struggles entirely to individual merit or decisions. And with the ascendance of a self-described self-made billionaire to the White House, she argues that without the growth of counter-ideals of interdependence and mutual support, economic inequality is only going to get worse.

Food manufacturing is Australia's largest manufacturing sector, yet it's under pressure from every direction, squeezed margins, rising costs, global competition, and ongoing underinvestment. In this episode, Paul sits down with Angeline Achariya from Innovation Gamechangers to unpack what's really happening inside the industry and why it matters far beyond food. They explore why manufacturers keep falling into the cycle of cutting costs instead of investing, how this is eroding long-term competitiveness, and why the real challenge isn't a lack of capital, it's a lack of understanding around ROI and strategic investment. Angeline shares a clear pathway forward, from mapping supply chain vulnerabilities and rethinking partnership strategies, to shifting Australia's focus from volume production to high-value manufacturing that captures more margin. They also dive into the global landscape, including how China is reshaping food production through technology and biomanufacturing, and what Australian manufacturers can learn from it. If you're in manufacturing, this episode is a wake-up call and a practical guide to building resilience, unlocking growth, and staying competitive in a rapidly changing world. Key takeaways: Why food manufacturing is the backbone of Australia's economy, and why it's being squeezed The real reason companies underinvest in technology and innovation Why capital isn't the constraint, but mindset and ROI understanding are How to shift from volume-driven growth to margin-driven strategies The importance of mapping your supply chain and identifying vulnerabilities Why partnerships will define the next generation of manufacturers What China's long-term strategy means for Australian industry Follow Manufacturing Tech Australia on Spotify and leave a review if this episode helped you. Show notes and links for this episode: https://www.manufacturingtech.au/episodes/ 

Dave Brisbin 5.24.26 When Jesus says, do not judge, for in the way that you judge, you will be judged, and by your standard of measure, it will be measured to you, he is saying something immense. But we don't get it. Squeezed through our default perspective, which is always legal, we see life through a performance-based, reward and punishment paradigm that peels off just one of the possible meanings of Jesus' saying: that if we consciously judge/condemn others, we will be judged back. And through our legal lens, God is the one doing the retaliatory judging in some karma-like way. But the Aramaic language itself and Jesus as a Jewish mystic point to much more. Our minds are judging machines. That's all they do. Compare, contrast, calculate odds for advantage and survival, dualistically judging each moment and everything in it as good or bad for our needs and agenda. Good and evil appear mutually exclusive and morally opposed against the standards we have absorbed since childhood. And those standards objectify all of life around us, create heroes and villains, preferences and aversions, and a sense of separation from everything we encounter. Like an exhausting game of chess, every move we make is calculated toward a never-ending series of outcomes always present in our minds but never the moment. In Aramaic, taba and bisha, good and evil, are not legal terms, they are relational. Literally meaning ripe and unripe, the highest good and evil for an ancient, agrarian society, they form a continuum from immaturity to maturity—the ability to nourish, preserve life and relationship. To begin to see good and evil as a continuum of functionality is a first step into the flow of life and away from constant judging, objectifying, separating. The full reach of Jesus' statement is to master the automatic, unconscious working of our minds that takes us out of the flow of every moment, out of connection with everything we encounter. Until we can use our minds as the tools they are, tempered with the ability to stop judging, seeing life as pairs of opposites, we remain stalled along our Way from bisha to taba…and our own sweet ripeness.

With the House hogging the sitting week, Committees squeeze crucial work into the margins. Phil visits an early session on modern slavery and terminated school subjects.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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Dave Brisbin 5.24.26 When Jesus says, do not judge, for in the way that you judge, you will be judged, and by your standard of measure, it will be measured to you, he is saying something immense. But we don't get it. Squeezed through our default perspective, which is always legal, we see life through a performance-based, reward and punishment paradigm that peels off just one of the possible meanings of Jesus' saying: that if we consciously judge/condemn others, we will be judged back. And through our legal lens, God is the one doing the retaliatory judging in some karma-like way. But the Aramaic language itself and Jesus as a Jewish mystic point to much more. Our minds are judging machines. That's all they do. Compare, contrast, calculate odds for advantage and survival, dualistically judging each moment and everything in it as good or bad for our needs and agenda. Good and evil appear mutually exclusive and morally opposed against the standards we have absorbed since childhood. And those standards objectify all of life around us, create heroes and villains, preferences and aversions, and a sense of separation from everything we encounter. Like an exhausting game of chess, every move we make is calculated toward a never-ending series of outcomes always present in our minds but never the moment. In Aramaic, taba and bisha, good and evil, are not legal terms, they are relational. Literally meaning ripe and unripe, the highest good and evil for an ancient, agrarian society, they form a continuum from immaturity to maturity—the ability to nourish, preserve life and relationship. To begin to see good and evil as a continuum of functionality is a first step into the flow of life and away from constant judging, objectifying, separating. The full reach of Jesus' statement is to master the automatic, unconscious working of our minds that takes us out of the flow of every moment, out of connection with everything we encounter. Until we can use our minds as the tools they are, tempered with the ability to stop judging, seeing life as pairs of opposites, we remain stalled along our Way from bisha to taba…and our own sweet ripeness.

Today we're looking at the Houston multifamily market, and in particular, the pressure that is building in the middle of the market. We are talking about Houston specifically. But you can take the lessons from Houston and apply them to other markets in the US and probably elsewhere.When people talk about apartment fundamentals, they often speak in broad averages. Occupancy is up. Rent is down. Absorption is positive. Cap rates are stable. But averages can hide a lot of insights.The latest Q1 2026 multifamily report from Colliers shows Houston sitting at 90.4 percent occupancy. That number was unchanged from the prior quarter, and it was actually up from 88.6 percent a year earlier. On the surface, that sounds reasonably healthy.But when you look under the hood, the story becomes more nuanced.Houston delivered 6,469 new apartment units in the first quarter. That is a big number. At the same time, the market absorbed 3,578 units. So demand was positive, but it did not keep pace with new supply. That is the first warning sign.Now, supply and demand do not affect every property the same way. The Colliers data shows that Class A properties absorbed 3,246 units in the quarter. Class C properties absorbed 678 units. Even Class D had positive absorption of 413 units.But Class B properties recorded negative absorption of 759 units.That is the story.Class B is getting squeezed from both directions.-----------**Real Estate Espresso Podcast:** Spotify: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https://open.spotify.com/show/3GvtwRmTq4r3es8cbw8jW0?si=c75ea506a6694ef1)   iTunes: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-real-estate-espresso-podcast/id1340482613)   Website: [www.victorjm.com](http://www.victorjm.com)   LinkedIn: [Victor Menasce](http://www.linkedin.com/in/vmenasce)   YouTube: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](http://www.youtube.com/@victorjmenasce6734)   Facebook: [www.facebook.com/realestateespresso](http://www.facebook.com/realestateespresso)   Email: [podcast@victorjm.com](mailto:podcast@victorjm.com)  **Y Street Capital:** Website: [www.ystreetcapital.com](http://www.ystreetcapital.com)   Facebook: [www.facebook.com/YStreetCapital](https://www.facebook.com/YStreetCapital)   Instagram: [@ystreetcapital](http://www.instagram.com/ystreetcapital)  

We tally the impact of war on industries around the globe as the conflict in Iran stretches into its third month. Plus, Britain braces for voters to deliver a potentially seismic change to the political system. And, though many industries are preparing to deal with shortages caused by the Strait of Hormuz closure, the US and Europe have a glut of milk.Mentioned in this podcast:Airlines slash flights as fuel shortage fears mountUAE fertiliser giant resorts to trucks to shift product out of GulfDetroit carmakers warn of $5bn commodities shock due to Iran warExxon and Chevron defy Trump pressure to boost oil productionOil market one month from crunch point as global stockpiles dwindleTrump's war in Iran leaves US with sharpest fuel shock in G7Political Fix: Labour braces for ballot box bloodbathThe land of milk and no money: UK farmers are in a fixNote: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts Today's FT News Briefing was hosted by Victoria Craig and produced by Marc Filippino and Saffeya Ahmed. Our show was mixed by Alex Higgins. Additional help from Peter Barber. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Cheryl Brumley is the FT's Global Head of Audio. The show's theme music is by Metaphor Music. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We just walked through three arenas most people treat separately.Redistricting. NATO. Iran.They're the same fight.One thesis: the rules only matter until they stop producing the outcome someone wants.Second thesis: power doesn't argue anymore, it forces exposure.Third thesis: energy and constraints decide everything, not narratives.When the United States steps away from international bodies, it's not chaos. It's a pressure test. When NATO hesitates under real risk, that's not diplomacy. That's capacity showing itself. When Iran gets squeezed through oil and time, that's not politics. That's physics.This episode strips the language away.No slogans. No moral cover. Just structure.If you're still arguing fairness, you're behind.If you're still reacting to headlines, you're late.The only edge left is seeing the pattern before it's explained to you.And once you see it, you don't unsee it.

Everyone and everything seems to want to tell us who we should be and how we should live. It's like the world is trying to squeeze us into its mould. Problem is ?' it doesn't work. Join Berni, as he takes a look at life ?' from a different perspective. Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're looking at the Government's Spring Economic Statement and asking a simple question: has the “rainy day” already arrived—and if so, is enough being done for the so-called squeezed middle? Ministers, led by Simon Harris and Jack Chambers, are warning of global uncertainty, rising energy costs linked to conflict in the Middle East, and even the risk of stagflation. Yet at the same time, the message from Government is that the economy will keep growing—and that budget surpluses remain essential to protect Ireland's finances. But with households and businesses already feeling the pressure, is that the right balance? To discuss this more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Bodyke Fine Gael Td Joe Cooney and Sinn Féin Cllr. Tommy Guilfoyle. Image © Money in a glass jar by Felicia Manolache's Images via Canva

From record-breaking tax refunds to rising global tensions, today's episode connects the dots between your wallet and world power. Is America entering a new era of economic strength—and a dangerous geopolitical showdown?

After 20 years of buying and holding on the Front Range, the numbers finally said it was time to move. That moment of reckoning is exactly what this episode is about — and for anyone rethinking their Denver real estate portfolio strategy in 2026, it’s one of the most honest conversations we’ve had on this show. Adam Haman sat on an underperforming Aurora duplex longer than he should have, watched the ARM reset and the rents slide, and finally made the call. What came next is where it gets interesting. Chris Lopez sits down with Adam Haman, a Denver-based real estate broker at Your Castle Real Estate and longtime Front Range investor. Adam manages his family’s portfolio alongside his brothers and sister, and has built his holdings from a single duplex purchase in his mid-20s to a mix of duplexes, townhomes, and a full 13-building fourplex development in Colorado Springs — all built to rent. This episode is a real-time case study in portfolio rebalancing. Adam recently sold a problem duplex in Aurora after an ARM reset pushed his rate from 4.5% to 6.5% while Aurora rents dropped from roughly $2,200 per side to $1,800 — and staying full got harder. He walks through how he priced it, the lowball offers he received, and why he took a number that was lower than he’d hoped. At the same time, he’s doing a DSCR cash-out refi on a Greeley duplex he loves — locking a 30-year fixed at 6.5% and pulling out roughly $200,000 to redeploy into higher-yield income opportunities. In This Episode: Why an ARM adjustment and softening rents turned a cash-flowing Aurora duplex into a break-even liability How Adam priced, listed, and ultimately sold the property — and what the buyer’s DSCR loan had to do with the final number Where Adam sees buy-side opportunities right now, including Athmar Park and why he’s watching the Burnham Yards development Why he’s making disrespectful offers on investment properties — and how to do it in a way sellers actually respond to The Greeley duplex DSCR refi breakdown: 30-year fixed, $200K out, and why the spread into Dynamo Capital makes sense How a $6,500 earnest money deposit in 2018 eventually led to ownership of an entire Colorado Springs fourplex complex Why Adam is seriously looking at new construction duplexes in Texas — with builder rate buydowns under 4% and projected $600/month cash flow Colorado legislation, rental licenses, and what rising compliance costs mean for small landlords Watch the Youtube Video https://youtu.be/oaC-2wDXNEI Timestamps 00:00 — Welcome & Guest Introduction — Investor, Broker, 20 Years on the Front Range  01:32 — Adam’s Origin Story — Started at 25, Rookie of the Year, Then Sold Zero Homes in 2007  04:42 — Fail Fast Philosophy — Why He Wishes He’d Found Mentors Earlier  07:10 — The Aurora Duplex Problem — ARM Reset from 4.5% to 6.5% Plus Rents Sliding to $1,800  10:09— Walking Through the Sale — Listed at $575K, Final Number Around $539K and Why He Took It  14:10— Buy-Side Opportunities Right Now — Why Disrespectful Offers Are Back on the Table  15:00— Athmar Park Deep Dive — 18% Rent Decline, Burnham Yards, and the Path of Progress Question  16:08 — What Makes a Rental Perform — Lawns, Fenced Yards, and Two-Car Garages as the Formula  22:35 — Rebalancing Away from 100% Real Estate — Why He’s Diversifying Into Dynamo Capital  28:58 — The Greeley Duplex DSCR Refi — $200K at 6.5% Fixed and Why He Kept This One  25:17— Considering Texas — New Construction Duplexes at a 4% Rate Buydown Near San Antonio and Dallas  28:58 — The Greeley Duplex DSCR Refi — $200K at 6.5% Fixed and Why He Kept This One  36:47— Colorado Springs Fourplex Development — How $6,500 in Earnest Money Led to 13 Buildings  41:54— Colorado Legislation and Small Landlords — Rising Compliance Costs and What’s Changed  Links in Podcast Adam Haman — Your Castle Real Estate

AP correspondent Julie Walker reports already under financial pressure, Midwest soybean farmers are squeezed further by tariffs, Iran war.

Sir Keir Starmer had promised 2026 would be the year the UK economy and household finances would finally “turn the corner”. But the Iran war has nixed those hopes. Now the pressure from unions to increase public sector pay is mounting, and resident doctors are continuing their rolling strikes. Student finance remains another open sore despite the announcement of a cap on loan interest rates. To discuss the pressures on the public purse, host Lucy Fisher is joined by political editor George Parker, columnist Stephen Bush and public policy editor Chris Smyth. Plus, with local elections just weeks away, the panel also discusses the prime minister's trip to the Middle East. Follow: Lucy on X: @LOS_Fisher and Bluesky: @lucyfisher.ft.com; George @GeorgeWParker and @georgewparker.bsky.social; Stephen @stephenkb and @stephenkb.bsky.social and Chris @Smyth_Chris and @chris-smyth.bsky.socialWant more?Starmer leans into his Iran response to resonate with votersUnions prepare for UK public sector pay push as inflation bites UK health officials discuss banning doctors from going on strikeWhat happens when the Green Party governs?Capping student loan interest rates is a step in the right directionNHS data chief pushes for deeper rollout of Palantir technology despite outcryCan the Iran war save Keir Starmer's premiership?UK exposes covert Russian submarine operationThe political power struggle behind the Bayeux TapestryHave a question for the panel? We're planning a question-and-answer episode. Email your questions to politicalfix@ft.comSign up here for Stephen's morning newsletter Inside Politics for straight-talking insight into the stories that matter, plus puns and tongue (mostly) in cheek views. Get 30 days free.Political Fix is presented by Lucy Fisher and produced by Clare Williamson. The executive producer is Flo Phillips. Audio mix by Sean McGarrity. Original music by Breen Turner. The FT's head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duji talks about Gia's wisdom teeth removal. Adults with baby teeth. Congressman wanted his balls squeezed. According to gen z, the song Ring My Bell by Anita Ward brings you cash and good fortune. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tipping the pizza delivery person. Rover is still off caffeine. JLR calls Rover shady. Spruce card balance. Duji talks about Gia's wisdom teeth removal. Adults with baby teeth. Congressman wanted his balls squeezed. According to gen z, the song Ring My Bell by Anita Ward brings you cash and good fortune. Banned frequency at casinos. Is it okay for us to use the "R" word again? ICU at a hospital has no doctors and uses a Telehealth software to connect to a doctor. Difference between doula and a mid-wife. Krystle had a high-water break. Tucker Carlson speaks on opening the strait of Hormuz. New soccer stadium in Miami. Should Charlie buy the condo next to Rover with his winnings?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duji talks about Gia's wisdom teeth removal. Adults with baby teeth. Congressman wanted his balls squeezed. According to gen z, the song Ring My Bell by Anita Ward brings you cash and good fortune. 

Tipping the pizza delivery person. Rover is still off caffeine. JLR calls Rover shady. Spruce card balance. Duji talks about Gia's wisdom teeth removal. Adults with baby teeth. Congressman wanted his balls squeezed. According to gen z, the song Ring My Bell by Anita Ward brings you cash and good fortune. Banned frequency at casinos. Is it okay for us to use the "R" word again? ICU at a hospital has no doctors and uses a Telehealth software to connect to a doctor. Difference between doula and a mid-wife. Krystle had a high-water break. Tucker Carlson speaks on opening the strait of Hormuz. New soccer stadium in Miami. Should Charlie buy the condo next to Rover with his winnings?

Catch up on all the footy news from AFL 360, Wednesday 1st of April with Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon. On AFL 360, Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon discuss the prospect of Adam Simpson coaching Carlton, Calsh­er Dear opens up on being squeezed out of the Hawks squad, and Michael Voss puts Carlton through a brutal training week after their Melbourne loss. For more of the show tune in on Fox Footy & KAYO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Negron and Mr. Mutant Larry bring you episode number 1086 of Smart Wrestling Fan: The Pro Wrestling Podcast! Today's specials are WWE RAW, AEW Dynamite, WWE Smackdown, AAA Rey de Reyes Night 3, AEW Collision, news, emails, and a whole lot more!

Yelena Shulyatyeva and Mark Vitner break down new Case‑Shiller and FHFA data showing home prices still rising but losing momentum. They discuss how higher energy costs, geopolitical risk, weakening labor conditions, and rising rates are squeezing affordability, while also weighing the impact of Oracle (ORCL) layoffs amid its AI pivot.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DSubscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Thom returns after his break with many news stories and great takes on the latest happenings. ICE May Stay at Airports Permanently. Tom Homan Said "We'll See." This is how normalization works. Are you feeling triple squeezed? Is the GOP going to cut your healthcare to pay for bombs? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What happens when sports passion collides with everyday chaos? The Morning Rant dives into the unpredictable world of Atlanta Braves baseball, NFL free agency, high school sports, March Madness madness, and the streaming wars reshaping how fans watch their favorite teams. Dave Garner and Will “The Golden Boy” Cooper bring energy, humor, and hot takes as they break down everything from Braves roster battles to the Hawks’ roller‑coaster nights and even walk‑up music strategy. It’s fast, funny, and full‑throttle sports talk straight from North Georgia. www.sportspigradio.com Facebook Android App ios App Instagram YouTube Show Sponsors: Geiger Legal Green Heating and Cooling The Pub Ellijay Foundation WealthSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when sports passion collides with everyday chaos? The Morning Rant dives into the unpredictable world of Atlanta Braves baseball, NFL free agency, high school sports, March Madness madness, and the streaming wars reshaping how fans watch their favorite teams. Dave Garner and Will “The Golden Boy” Cooper bring energy, humor, and hot takes as they break down everything from Braves roster battles to the Hawks’ roller‑coaster nights and even walk‑up music strategy. It’s fast, funny, and full‑throttle sports talk straight from North Georgia. www.sportspigradio.com Facebook Android App ios App Instagram YouTube Show Sponsors: Geiger Legal Green Heating and Cooling The Pub Ellijay Foundation WealthSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Be Here Now under MAHARAJJI'S blanket as Baba Here Love and Jeff Crawford talk about “death”, AI, cosmic consciousness and more. All that is discussed is applied to our spiritual awakening happening NOW. “Only that in you which is me can hear what I'm saying.” - Ram DassBVMTV: https://BVMTV.comJeff Crawford — Bohemia Afterdark / BVMTVIn the moment, Producer, interviewer, and media creator with decades of experience in music, television, and independent media.Giant Rock Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/0aZ94yRdPADzYhwv9k4qMZ?si=kludv7xYR8SroEl7LqgO-A Here we all are!!!

Reporter Delaney Nolan discusses how attacks on energy infrastructure drive up the price for U.S. liquified natural gas exports. [...] Read More... from Getting Squeezed: How the wars in Ukraine and Iran are affecting the pocketbooks of LA citizens The post Getting Squeezed: How the wars in Ukraine and Iran are affecting the pocketbooks of LA citizens appeared first on The Lens.

Housing is always a key issue in political campaigns, and it's no different in these local elections – it may be the top concern on voters' minds. For this edition, we head to the Basque Country in south-west France, where the picturesque coast has become a tourist hotspot. While tourism brings business opportunities, it has also created housing shortages for local residents. Clovis Casali reports from Biarritz.

Send a textYou've likely got history with us. You're not surprised by our conversational wanderings. We pride ourselves on being unscripted. Some might observe that this brand justifies our laziness in podcasting. We think it secures the giggles most important to us. About anything…like today's episode where David throws beloved Saint Betsy under a bus and will not accept any shame from his pod-partner for doing so. Squeezed into this half hour is a sincere invitation to help God with his roadside communication campaign. Enjoy!

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The March 3 edition of the AgNet News Hour delivered one of the most candid conversations yet about the mounting pressures facing California agriculture. Hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill welcomed Dave Roberts of R7 Enterprises, a diversified grower in Woodlake farming cherries, citrus, lemons, pomegranates, Asian pears, avocados, and more. His message was clear: California farmers are doing everything right — but the system is making it harder and harder to survive. Roberts explained how global imports, shrinking marketing windows, and fewer major buyers are compressing profitability. In the lemon market alone, imports from the Southern Hemisphere have cut weeks out of California's traditional selling window. The result? More volume forced into a shorter time frame, softer prices, and in some cases, fruit left unharvested. “When fruit leaves my farm, everybody knows what they're going to get paid that day except for me,” Roberts said — a striking reality for any business owner. Beyond imports, consolidation is reshaping agriculture. Large retailers like Costco, Walmart, and Kroger dominate buying power, while smaller packers struggle to afford the new technology required to stay competitive. As packers consolidate, growers have fewer marketing options, often putting additional downward pressure on returns. Regulation remains another major challenge. Roberts estimates compliance costs are consuming roughly 20 percent of farm budgets. From labor and fuel to water policy and environmental mandates, the expenses continue climbing — without corresponding increases in farmgate prices. “The number one rule of sustainability is making a profit,” Roberts emphasized. Without profitability, there is no next generation. Water policy also dominated the discussion. Roberts voiced strong concerns about SGMA and the potential removal of productive farmland from use. With California already importing significant food, he questioned how reducing domestic production strengthens food security. “Food security is national security,” he said, urging policymakers to reconsider how water is stored, moved, and allocated. The conversation extended to labor reform, avocado imports, cartel-controlled production in Mexico, and the long-term future of small farming communities. Throughout the interview, one theme remained constant: farmers are willing to compete — but they need a level playing field. Roberts ended with a message of resilience, saying California agriculture “has to get better” because people depend on safe, nutritious food. For California farmers listening, the episode was more than an interview — it was a reflection of the real-world pressures many are feeling today.

Lucinda welcomes special guest Gary Cookson, an expert in leadership development and author of the upcoming book, The Squeezed Middle, to talk about the evolving and often invisible role of middle managers, who act as vital buffers and translators between senior strategy and frontline execution.  They explore how modern shifts like hybrid work, AI integration, and a greater organisational focus on individual well-being have transformed the middle management profile from a process-driven role into one defined by "learnership," high emotional intelligence, and lateral influence. KEY TAKEAWAYS Middle managers are the "value zone" of an organisation where abstract strategy is translated into practical reality and organisational culture is truly embodied through daily interactions. Remote and hybrid work have moved management from sensory observation (eyes and ears) to digital data processing, requiring managers to master asynchronous communication and new ways of gathering information. There is an increasing demand for managers to treat employees as unique individuals rather than a collective group, necessitating high interpersonal skills and the ability to navigate individual well-being and career aspirations. With the rapid onset of technologies like AI, managers are no longer expected to have all the answers; instead, they must model "learnership" by being open to unlearning old habits. BEST MOMENTS "If you want to know the true value of a middle manager, get rid of them. See what doesn't happen as a result, and see what does that they're not there to stop happening." "Strategy becomes reality, plans become real... it's a very misunderstood and often quite intangible role." "It's never important to have all the right answers; it's more important to have all the right questions." "You can't expect people to just swim when you throw them in the water for the first time... if you throw somebody in the water for the first time and they drown, that's on you, not on them." VALUABLE RESOURCES The HR Uprising Podcast | ⁠Apple⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠ | ⁠Stitcher⁠   ⁠The HR Uprising LinkedIn Group⁠ ⁠How to Prioritise Self-Care (The HR Uprising)⁠ ⁠How To Be A Change Superhero - by Lucinda Carney⁠ HR Uprising Mastermind - ⁠https://hruprising.com/mastermind/⁠   ⁠www.changesuperhero.com⁠ ⁠www.hruprising.com⁠            Get your copy of How To Be A Change Superhero by emailing at ⁠info@actus.co.uk⁠ CONTACT GARY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garycookson/ Pre-order 'The Squeezed Middle': https://www.degruyterbrill.com/document/isbn/9783111713748/html ABOUT THE HOST Lucinda Carney is a Business Psychologist with 15 years in Senior Corporate L&D roles and a further 10 as CEO of Actus Software where she worked closely with HR colleagues helping them to solve the same challenges across a huge range of industries. It was this breadth of experience that inspired Lucinda to set up the HR Uprising community to facilitate greater collaboration across HR professionals in different sectors, helping them to ‘rise up' together. “If you look up, you rise up” CONTACT METHOD Join the LinkedIn community - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13714397/⁠ Email: ⁠Lucinda@advancechange.co.uk⁠ Linked In: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucindacarney/⁠ Twitter: @lucindacarney Instagram: @hruprising Facebook: @hruprising This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. ⁠https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

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Hello Everybody!This is a year of new beginnings,And I'm going to do it right.Not rash or brash and impulse driven,But I will consciously step into the light.☉Woah!  Sorry for the crazy Pele Report today!  Squeezed it in during lunch time in the middle of a workshop but wanted to share Steelhenge with you.  So funny, the mantra must be me speaking to myself as it's a rather rash and brash Pele Report!  However, it may also be picking up on the energy of this last eclipse which stimulated all of our nervous systems with a bolt of lightning that said "Let's go!  Now is the time!"However, if you watched last week's Pele Report I spoke of taking these next two weeks to observe yourself and ponder the best ways to bring your gifts forward into the world.  The new Moon eclipse will be followed by the full Moon lunar eclipse on March 3rd which will illuminate for us all what needs to stay, what needs to go, and what to do next to best further our soul's mission this lifetime.  It is a time of great transformation, breaking of old habitual responses to life, and connecting to our deepest heart's desire.For now, we want to pat ourselves on the back for making it through the challenging last nine months which required delving deep down inside, feeling the grief and the loss of what once sustained us and not being sure of the best way forward.  As Saturn does his final conjunction to Neptune we are being shown, not so much the illusions that we need to let go of but the dreams that we are now to manifest.  So there is a change in our dream life, our inner life, and it is important to notice.  From here on out, for the rest of the year, feel the Spirit within guiding your every move, your every choice, and go with it!This week's song is: Heart of the Sunrise:  https://youtu.be/n24-5tD8zwc?si=2jaszL1j18pyTsB7So Much Love,Kaypacha

Goldman: Gold Got Gamma-Squeezed in January January was a wild month for the gold and silver prices, and in a recent Goldman Sachs report, they talk about how the option activity impacted the situation, AND what they see happening to the gold market right now. To find out more, click to watch this morning's video now! - To get access to Vince's research in 'Goldfix Premium' go to: https://vblgoldfix.substack.com/ - Get access to Arcadia's Daily Gold and Silver updates here: https://goldandsilverdaily.substack.com/ - Join our free email list to be notified when a new video comes out: click here: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/email-signup/ - Follow Arcadia Economics on twitter at: https://x.com/ArcadiaEconomic - To get your copy of 'The Big Silver Short' (paperback or audio) go to: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/thebigsilvershort/ - #silver #silverprice #gold And remember to get outside and have some fun every once in a while!:) (URL0VD)Subscribe to Arcadia Economics on Soundwise

Silver's Getting Squeezed In China, & Copper's On Track To Be Next In case you thought the $60 sell-off in the silver market over the period of a week meant that the supply situation has been resolved and everything's back to normal, that's not quite the case. As the Chinese market is getting squeezed again, while copper's on track to be next. There are more stunning developments taking place again today in the metals markets, and to find out more, join us for this live call at 11:30 a.m. Eastern! - To find out more about Copper Giant and their latest drilling results go to: https://coppergiant.co/ To contact Ian Harris of Copper Giant directly what's app: 303-956-2944 - #silver #silverprice #gold And remember to get outside and have some fun every once in a while!:) (URL0VD) This video was sponsored by Copper Giant and Arcadia Economics does receive compensation. For our full disclaimer go to: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/disclaimer-copper-giant-5/Subscribe to Arcadia Economics on Soundwise

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On Friday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Don Lemon is arrested and charged for storming a church in Minnesota while the Democratic Party of Wisconsin sends out a truly vile fundraising email calling federal law enforcement officials "execution squads." Plus fun Friday favorite segments "How Bizarre" and "Talk Radio Roulette."

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Former CNN anchor Don Lemon was arrested by the Feds last night in Los Angeles. Cue a conga line of Leftists characterizing him as a 1st Amendment journalist just doing his job. Call it Lemon Aid!

Stigall went right to the Department of Justice on one of the biggest stories of the year, as far as he's concerned. Don Lemon and his goons storming a church service is a line all Americans of faith should demand not be crossed. Alina Habba, senior advisor at DOJ joins the show to discuss what charges could come and what churches and places of worship need to know when it comes to their rights. Also, let's be honest about who these protestors are. As a small group of black politicians try to make you think this is some kind of civil rights story, Stigall is convinced no one of color who's a legal American citizen cares even a little bit about ICE doing their jobs. An important profile of just who we're seeing in the streets has emerged and you'll hear about them in today's show. This show - like yesterday's - is critical for understanding just who and what this inorganic street theater is really all about and who's participating. -For more info visit the official website: https://chrisstigall.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisstigallshow/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisStigallFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/chris.stigall/Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/StigallPodListen on Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/StigallShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we break down how money actually moves in the insurance-based PT and OT world, why so many clinicians and clinic owners feel financially stuck, and how the landscape has quietly but dramatically changed over the last 20 years.We cover:How insurance companies make money — and why they're incentivized to pay out as little as possibleThe reality of declining reimbursement and rising administrative costsWhy clinic owners feel squeezed from both sidesWhy clinicians deserve raises — and why insurance doesn't support that realityHow this system unintentionally pushes clinics toward lower-quality care modelsMost importantly, we talk about why the rise of cash-based care isn't a trend — it's a correction.Cash-based models:Allow small, independent clinics to survive and thrive againCreate real earning upside for skilled cliniciansRestore transparency and accountability in careExist in every healthcare system — including countries with universal healthcareThis episode isn't about villainizing anyone. It's about understanding the system we're operating in — so we can make better, more informed decisions about our careers, our clinics, and our patients.

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this Thursday Headline Brief of The Wright Report, Bryan covers escalating violence against ICE officers in Minneapolis, mounting legal trouble for Democratic lawmakers, high-stakes global deal-making by President Trump, and shifting power dynamics involving Iran, China, Greenland, Ukraine, Africa, and Venezuela. Another ICE Officer Attacked in Minneapolis: An ICE officer was hospitalized after being beaten with a shovel by an illegal Venezuelan migrant and accomplices during a traffic stop. The attack followed Governor Tim Walz's public calls for resistance against ICE. Riots broke out as the officer defended himself by firing a single shot. Both the officer and attacker are expected to survive. Democrats on Defense Over the Renee Good Shooting: New medical reporting confirms the ICE officer previously shot by activist Renee Good suffered internal bleeding after being struck by her vehicle. Despite video evidence and DHS confirmation, Democratic leaders remain silent. The family has hired the attorney who represented George Floyd, signaling a civil lawsuit ahead. Slotkin Investigated and FBI Moves on Media Leaks: Senator Elissa Slotkin is under criminal investigation related to the "Seditious Six" video urging troops to refuse lawful orders. Separately, the FBI raided the home of a Washington Post reporter after a Navy veteran contractor was caught leaking classified Venezuela-related intelligence. Supreme Court Skeptical of Trans-Sports Lawsuit: Justices signaled strong resistance to claims that biological males with gender dysphoria must be allowed to compete in women's sports. Attorneys failed to define what constitutes male or female under Title IX, suggesting state-level bans will likely stand. Trump Pressures Iran Through Back-Channel Diplomacy: The Pentagon evacuated some personnel from Middle East bases as Trump delayed strikes after receiving assurances that Iran would halt executions of protesters. Brazil and the UAE signaled they may curtail trade with Iran to avoid U.S.-imposed tariffs, while China remains silent. Xi Floats a Hemisphere-Level Grand Bargain: China is reportedly open to pulling back from Central and South America if the United States reduces its commitment to Taiwan. Bryan asks whether reclaiming the Western Hemisphere would be worth that trade-off. Greenland and Ukraine Become Linked Leverage Points: Trump signaled that U.S. support for Ukraine may depend on concessions from Europe over Greenland. Denmark pushed back, but Trump argued Venezuela proved America will act decisively where Europe cannot. Big Wins in Armenia, Congo, and Venezuela: The United States secured a forty-nine-year lease for a strategic trade corridor along Iran's border through Armenia, gained access to Congolese copper from a Chinese-run mine, and received its first five hundred million dollars from Venezuelan oil sales. New polling shows strong Venezuelan public support for Maduro's removal and optimism about Trump's leadership.   "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32     Keywords: January 15 2026 Wright Report, ICE officer attacked Minneapolis, Tim Walz resist ICE remarks, Renee Good internal injuries update, Elissa Slotkin investigation, classified leak Washington Post FBI, Supreme Court trans-sports Title IX, Iran executions Trump tariffs Brazil UAE, China Taiwan Central-America deal, Greenland leverage Ukraine war, Armenia trade corridor long-term lease, Congo copper Chinese-run mine, Venezuelan oil five-hundred-million dollars poll support

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this episode of The Wright Report, Bryan delivers a sweeping analysis of the national and global fallout from President Trump's decision to capture Nicolás Maduro. From Minneapolis to Caracas, and from Mexico to Greenland, Bryan explains how one operation is reshaping immigration policy, energy markets, global power dynamics, and America's definition of strength. ICE Launches Largest Immigration Operation in U.S. History: DHS Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed a massive surge of ICE officers into Minneapolis, with Venezuelans, Somalis, and other migrant groups now prioritized for removal. With Maduro no longer in power, the administration says it is safe for Venezuelans to return home. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz condemned the operation, calling it unprecedented, as Temporary Protected Status, asylum cases, and green card applications are frozen or revoked. Trump Strikes a Massive Oil Deal with Venezuela: Negotiations with Venezuela's new Marxist leadership produced a deal transferring thirty to fifty million barrels of oil to U.S. control, valued at up to two point eight billion dollars. The oil will help refill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and stabilize global markets. U.S. oil companies are now being pushed to rehabilitate Venezuela's collapsed energy sector, potentially with taxpayer support, despite concerns about security and long term stability. Stability Over Democracy in Caracas: The White House decided it cannot yet work with opposition leaders like María Corina Machado or Edmundo González. Instead, Trump is temporarily backing remnants of the Maduro regime to maintain order and secure oil and mineral flows. Power struggles inside Venezuela have already turned violent, with armed gangs, checkpoints, and internal purges spreading fear among civilians. Global Strategy Tied to Oil and Power: Trump's plan aims to flood global markets with Venezuelan oil to pressure Canada, undercut Russia's finances, and entice India away from Russian energy. Bryan explains how this strategy could weaken Vladimir Putin's war funding and force movement toward a Ukraine peace deal. Shockwaves Across Mexico, Cuba, and Greenland: Mexican leaders fear they could be next as Trump escalates cartel strikes and pressures Mexico to cut oil shipments to Cuba. Cuban leaders face collapse without Venezuelan and Mexican energy. Meanwhile, Trump renewed warnings that military force remains an option to secure Greenland, citing the threat posed by China and Russia. European leaders are furious but largely powerless to stop him. A Message to China and the World: Trump warned Venezuela's remaining leaders to sever ties with China, Russia, Cuba, and Iran or face removal. Reuters reports Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello is now under direct U.S. threat. Bryan argues the broader message is clear. Trump is no longer bluffing, and assumptions that he is all bark and no bite are collapsing worldwide. Analysis and Warning: Bryan cautions that while Trump may manage Venezuela in the short term, the strategy carries serious risks. China, Brazil, or Colombia could destabilize the country through proxies or sabotage. He suggests Trump may seek a grand bargain with Beijing, trading U.S. restraint in Asia for Chinese withdrawal from the Western Hemisphere. The Political Lesson: Senator Chris Murphy admitted this week that Trump must now be taken seriously. Bryan closes by arguing that Trump is reordering global power at age seventy-nine because he believes the country is nearing collapse and this is America's last chance to reset its trajectory.   "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32     Keywords: January 7 2026 Wright Report, ICE Minneapolis surge Venezuelans, Kristi Noem Todd Lyons deportations, Trump Venezuela oil deal Strategic Petroleum Reserve, Maduro regime remnants power struggle, global oil strategy Canada Russia India, Mexico cartel pressure Cuba collapse, Greenland military option Trump, China warning Venezuela Cabello, Trump global power reset

Laci welcomes her mentor and great friend, Yvette Nicole Brown (Community, Squeezed Podcast), to look through her binoculars and examine last month's heist at the Louvre, which took place on October 19th at approximately 9:30 a.m. Please note that, at the time of this recording, only two suspects had been apprehended. Plus, they discuss the other robberies occurring in France around this time and the infamous incident when Kim Kardashian was robbed of her jewels. Stay schemin'!Listen to “Squeezed with Yvette Nicole Brown”  wherever you get your podcasts.CON-gregation, catch Laci's TV Show Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu! Did you miss out on a custom-signed Scam Goddess book? Look no more, nab your copy on PODSWAGKeep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com. Follow on Instagram:Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspodLaci Mosley: @divalaciYvette Nicole Brown: @yvettenicolebrown Research by Kathryn Doyle  SOURCEShttps://abcnews.go.com/International/louvre-director-summoned-french-lawmakers-amid-ongoing-investigation/story?id=126713238https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg7nrlkg0zxohttps://www.cnn.com/2025/10/20/style/france-louvre-heist-worrying-escalation-intl-hnkhttps://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/maine-tourists-louvre-jewelry-heist-paris/https://www.cnn.com/2025/10/21/world/video/louvre-heist-social-media-vrtchttps://www.popsci.com/technology/how-louvre-heist-happened/https://abcnews.go.com/International/french-police-arrest-2-louvre-jewel-heist-suspects/story?id=126873453 Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.